Title :
Dynamic optical mesh networks: Drivers, challenges and solutions for the future
Author :
Jinno, M. ; Takara, H. ; Kozicki, B.
Author_Institution :
Network Innovation Labs., NTT Corp., Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
We discuss the scalability challenges facing the optical networks. Using the architecture based on spectrum-sliced elastic optical path network (SLICE), we demonstrate how the networking functionality can be effectively shifted to the optical domain.
Keywords :
optical fibre networks; optical mesh networks; spectrum-sliced elastic optical path network; Data flow computing; High speed optical techniques; Mesh networks; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Repeaters; Telecommunication traffic; Time division multiplexing; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 2009. ECOC '09. 35th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5096-1
